Fruitvale, British Columbia
Fruitvale | |
|---|---|
| The Corporation of the Village of Fruitvale[1] | |
 Main Street, Fruitvale | |
| Motto: The Heart of the Beaver Valley | |
 Location of Fruitvale in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′56″N 117°32′43″W / 49.11556°N 117.54528°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Kootenays |
| Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Fruitvale Village Council |
| • Mayor | Steve Morissette |
| Area | |
| • Village | 6.01 km2 (2.32[2] sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2.70 km2 (1.04[4] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 681 m (2,234 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Village | 3,491[2] |
| • Urban | 1,920[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 3B |
| Waterways | Beaver Creek |
| Website | Village of Fruitvale |
Fruitvale is a village in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. It is 16 km (9.9 mi) east of the city of Trail along Highway 3B.
Early years
One of eight original stations on the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway opened in 1893, the location was named Beaver Siding. The name Fruitvale appeared in 1907, promoting a new subdivision. Despite the climate being unsuitable for fruit growing, the settlement prospered and was incorporated as a village in 1952.[6]
Geography
The village of Fruitvale lies in the Beaver Valley, which is made up of Fruitvale, Beaver Falls, and Montrose
Schools
Fruitvale Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to grade 7. High school students are bussed to J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School in nearby Trail. Beaver Valley Middle School (formerly Beaver Valley Junior Secondary ) closed in 2002.
Sports
The KIJHL's Beaver Valley Nitehawks hockey team play in Fruitvale. The village also has facilities for curling, bowling, soccer, golf, and baseball.
| Club | League | Sport | Venue | Established | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Nitehawks | KIJHL | Ice Hockey | Beaver Valley Arena | 1981 | 7 |
Notable people
- Adam Deadmarsh, former NHL player – Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings
- Barret Jackman, 2003 NHL Rookie of the Year
- Laci J. Mailey, actress – Falling Skies, Chesapeake Shores
- Ella Matteucci, ice hockey player – Markham Thunder (CWHL) and PWHPA
- Paul Moller, inventor of the Skycar
References
- ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Fruitvale, Retired population centre [Designated place]". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ Mayor’s Welcome | Village of Fruitvale
- ^ a b "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Fruitvale, Village [Census subdivision]". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=Fruitvale+British+Columbia
- ^ "Nelson Star, 3 Aug 2014". www.nelsonstar.com.
External links
- Village of Fruitvale - Official site
- Fruitvale History from The Virtual Crowsnest Highway
